Finance Business Partner

OverviewAre you a finance professional looking to take the next step in your career? Want a role where you can truly influence business performance? We''re hiring.
We are looking for an experienced Finance Business Partner to join our team in Bedford. Working 37.5 hours per week, you''ll be paid £70,000.
Benefits
Discounted gym memberships / on-site gym
33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
Holiday Purchase scheme
Flexible pay through Wagestream
Life Assurance
Up to 5% Employer Pension Contribution
Access to Simply Health
24/7 GP, physiotherapy and counselling through our EAP service
Cycle to Work scheme
Access to MyRewards, a benefits platform
Who we areMovianto is a leading pharmaceutical supply chain solutions partner offering best-in-class logistics quality for the pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device and diagnostic industries.
Purpose of the roleAs Finance Business Partner, you will take full ownership of the financial management of our open book contracts. This is a customer-facing role where you''ll be responsible for ensuring smooth operations across the finance function. You''ll work closely with core finance and operations teams to deliver accurate reporting, forecasting and budgeting, while also building strong relationships with clients through regular updates on contract performance. Managing and developing a team of three finance analysts will also be a key part of your role.
How you will make an impact as a Finance Business Partner at Movianto
Partnering with Operations and Key Account Managers to produce weekly and monthly finance packs, including variance analysis
Presenting performance reports to clients with confidence and insight
Leading on budgeting and forecasting to ensure compliance with open-book requirements
Acting as the primary point of contact for financial enquiries from stakeholders
Reviewing costs and identifying opportunities for optimisation and risk mitigation
Supporting KPI reporting and driving improvements in reporting efficiency
Overseeing the contract''s month-end process and balance sheet reconciliations
Providing support for audits and ad-hoc financial requests
Managing, developing and supporting three finance analysts
Driving process improvements and collaborating with the wider finance team
What it will take to thrive as a Finance Business Partner at Movianto
Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent by experience
Significant experience working with MS Excel for reporting and analysis
Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to manage client relationships
Experience working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with multiple priorities
Open-book or cost-plus accounting experience advantageous
Understanding of the logistics sector desirable
A proactive and flexible approach, with strong analytical ability and problem-solving skills
Ready to make a differenceReady to make a difference with us? Apply now and become a part of our dedicated team.
For more information or if you have any questions you can email - recruitment.uk @ movianto.com
Movianto / Walden Group is an equal opportunity employer. All tasks must be carried out in compliance with the company and country legislation and practices, health and safety at work and environment guidelines relevant to the market in which the role is operational in. Please note the list above is not exhaustive and we expect the post holder to be flexible within the framework of the job definition.
Movianto / Walden Group seeks to recruit and appoint the best available person for a job regardless of marital / civil partnership status, sex (including pregnancy), age, religion, belief, race, nationality and ethnic or national origin, colour, sexual orientation or disability. Movianto / Walden Group is an equal opportunity employer and a proud supporter of the UK Government''s Disability Confident scheme and the Armed Forces Covenant.
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